I loved reading this Kat! Thank you for sharing your gift of writing. I relate a lot! Especially to the shift in dreams over the course of my life. I’ve done so much letting go of what I thought ‘success’ was and who I thought I should be and it’s reading something like this that helps me feel anchored in MY truth, my dreams and how I connect to prosperity in this moment. I really appreciate how you expressed your journey of recalibration, acceptance and celebration. Thank you sister 💜
Thanks for sharing! I too feel the seesawing between big dreams and simplicity. Sometimes I question what I actually want. I can see myself speaking at events all over the world as my biz pulls me to reach more people, yet I'd loose my shit if I didn't value a simple home life too. And just as my son is about to fly the nest I thought I'd want a life of adventure and this Autumn hugs me close and says stay home, read in the sun and get chickens ;)
I often have to check in with myself “is this my dream” and “is this actually realistic for what we’re wanting and doing in this stage of life” or is it just want other people want/tell me I want through social media etc
I also really WANT to own a home but it’s not realistic for us to do that over the next few years whilst we don’t even know where we really want to be and what opportunities will come up for us to be elsewhere.
Focusing on the simple dreams is good. Making the right now magic ✨
I like the idea of simple dreams, and how simple doesn’t mean small. I feel we’re conditioned to think that big bold audacious dreams are the only ones that have any meaning.
What divine timing, as I’m shifting from maiden to mother and reconciling with the dreams I had that never came into fruition and the ones I clung onto as a false sense of safety.
Oh goodness, how you’ve made me feel so seen, and now, settled in the reality you speak of. I’ve felt the push and pull of travelling and owning land for quite a while. We were so close to getting land, but then surrendered instead to the chaos of travelling in a caravan. My partner feels regret in the thick of how hard it can get, but I remind him that our choice was right, that we needed to travel to experience what resonated with us, finding a community we’ll feel more rooted in. You’ve put this all so beautifully x
Beautiful read Kat. I relate to every word. I often feel overwhelmed by how many dreams I have. How beautiful they all are, and how little time there is to exist peacefully in them all. As i grow older I've started realising that I AM crafting MY beautiful life every day. There is nothing coming for me that isn't right now. Each year that passes I let little and big dreams go. Like dandelions into the breeze. Deep surrender to knowing that in this life i wont be able to do all the things, but instead simply do some of them with deep love. Ah the freedom of letting go. Simple calls me deeply. Stoked ive finally landed on your Substack! Gonna take a little wander through your other posts now. Congratulations on your new the life you're growing. See you around soon I hope x
Beautiful read Kat. I relate to every word. I often feel overwhelmed by how many dreams I have. How beautiful they all are, and how little time there is to exist peacefully in them all. As i grow older I've started realising that I AM crafting MY beautiful life every day. There is nothing coming for me that isn't right now. Each year that passes I let little and big dreams go. Like dandelions into the breeze. Deep surrender to knowing that in this life i wont be able to do all the things, but instead simply do some of them with deep love. Ah the freedom of letting go. Simple calls me deeply. Stoked ive finally landed on your Substack! Gonna take a little wander through your other posts now. Congratulations on your new the life you're growing. See you around soon I hope x
Such a helpful, inspiring, thoughtful written piece Kat. Thank you for sharing this. I’m sure so many of us can deeply relate. I’ve been moving in and out of feeling in the “shadow and light” of motherhood. Craving simplicity also, but just with a little more time to myself to do my art & other projects. Yet simply just not getting the time & space to do so with the little one at the moment. And then surrendering dreams for another season while trusting there is enough time in this lifetime so do all the other fun things. 😆
This is a beautiful read. I’m slowly getting over to substack and love the change in energy here. Hmmm I think I have always been a simple dreamer! I’ve never been very good at Big Dreams - and that ironically used to cause me so much anxiety! I thought there was something wrong with me because I didn’t have these clear visions my friends seemed to have? If people
Asked me what my dreams were I’d often think in my head things like “lying in the sun and reading books while my kids play”. Or “to write some poems during nap time”. But I didn’t say these out loud as i thought peopel would think them silly 😝But I’m slowly developing a trust in them. I think I can dream in feelings but not so much in tangible actions? Lovely post 🙏🏻
I loved reading this Kat! Thank you for sharing your gift of writing. I relate a lot! Especially to the shift in dreams over the course of my life. I’ve done so much letting go of what I thought ‘success’ was and who I thought I should be and it’s reading something like this that helps me feel anchored in MY truth, my dreams and how I connect to prosperity in this moment. I really appreciate how you expressed your journey of recalibration, acceptance and celebration. Thank you sister 💜
Thank you for taking the time to read beautiful x
Thanks for sharing! I too feel the seesawing between big dreams and simplicity. Sometimes I question what I actually want. I can see myself speaking at events all over the world as my biz pulls me to reach more people, yet I'd loose my shit if I didn't value a simple home life too. And just as my son is about to fly the nest I thought I'd want a life of adventure and this Autumn hugs me close and says stay home, read in the sun and get chickens ;)
I love that and can relate. Wanted to do the Ted talks and live events around the world.
Love that as your sun leaves, you feel to stay.
Thank you for sharing x
Absolutely beautiful 🤎
Feeling this too 💕
I often have to check in with myself “is this my dream” and “is this actually realistic for what we’re wanting and doing in this stage of life” or is it just want other people want/tell me I want through social media etc
I also really WANT to own a home but it’s not realistic for us to do that over the next few years whilst we don’t even know where we really want to be and what opportunities will come up for us to be elsewhere.
Focusing on the simple dreams is good. Making the right now magic ✨
I like the idea of simple dreams, and how simple doesn’t mean small. I feel we’re conditioned to think that big bold audacious dreams are the only ones that have any meaning.
What divine timing, as I’m shifting from maiden to mother and reconciling with the dreams I had that never came into fruition and the ones I clung onto as a false sense of safety.
Thank you for writing this.
Oh goodness, how you’ve made me feel so seen, and now, settled in the reality you speak of. I’ve felt the push and pull of travelling and owning land for quite a while. We were so close to getting land, but then surrendered instead to the chaos of travelling in a caravan. My partner feels regret in the thick of how hard it can get, but I remind him that our choice was right, that we needed to travel to experience what resonated with us, finding a community we’ll feel more rooted in. You’ve put this all so beautifully x
I love that you’ve shared this, thank you!
Beautiful read Kat. I relate to every word. I often feel overwhelmed by how many dreams I have. How beautiful they all are, and how little time there is to exist peacefully in them all. As i grow older I've started realising that I AM crafting MY beautiful life every day. There is nothing coming for me that isn't right now. Each year that passes I let little and big dreams go. Like dandelions into the breeze. Deep surrender to knowing that in this life i wont be able to do all the things, but instead simply do some of them with deep love. Ah the freedom of letting go. Simple calls me deeply. Stoked ive finally landed on your Substack! Gonna take a little wander through your other posts now. Congratulations on your new the life you're growing. See you around soon I hope x
Beautiful read Kat. I relate to every word. I often feel overwhelmed by how many dreams I have. How beautiful they all are, and how little time there is to exist peacefully in them all. As i grow older I've started realising that I AM crafting MY beautiful life every day. There is nothing coming for me that isn't right now. Each year that passes I let little and big dreams go. Like dandelions into the breeze. Deep surrender to knowing that in this life i wont be able to do all the things, but instead simply do some of them with deep love. Ah the freedom of letting go. Simple calls me deeply. Stoked ive finally landed on your Substack! Gonna take a little wander through your other posts now. Congratulations on your new the life you're growing. See you around soon I hope x
Loved this so much Kat ♥️
Such a helpful, inspiring, thoughtful written piece Kat. Thank you for sharing this. I’m sure so many of us can deeply relate. I’ve been moving in and out of feeling in the “shadow and light” of motherhood. Craving simplicity also, but just with a little more time to myself to do my art & other projects. Yet simply just not getting the time & space to do so with the little one at the moment. And then surrendering dreams for another season while trusting there is enough time in this lifetime so do all the other fun things. 😆
This is a beautiful read. I’m slowly getting over to substack and love the change in energy here. Hmmm I think I have always been a simple dreamer! I’ve never been very good at Big Dreams - and that ironically used to cause me so much anxiety! I thought there was something wrong with me because I didn’t have these clear visions my friends seemed to have? If people
Asked me what my dreams were I’d often think in my head things like “lying in the sun and reading books while my kids play”. Or “to write some poems during nap time”. But I didn’t say these out loud as i thought peopel would think them silly 😝But I’m slowly developing a trust in them. I think I can dream in feelings but not so much in tangible actions? Lovely post 🙏🏻
Dreaming in feelings is stunning and a lot of the time people dreaming big are hoping for specific feelings to accompany those dreams.
You dream in the more subtle realms and there’s such a wholesomeness in that
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